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Administrative data

Endpoint:
eye irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: study conducted by GLP accredited lab according to recognised guideline method. Data provided by ECHA from migrated NONS file. Litle detail available.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1990

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Copper(II) methanesulfonate
EC Number:
405-400-2
EC Name:
Copper(II) methanesulfonate
Cas Number:
54253-62-2
Molecular formula:
C2H6CuO6S2
IUPAC Name:
copper(2+) dimethanesulfonate

Test animals / tissue source

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White

Test system

Vehicle:
not specified
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
0.1 ml (0.85g)
Observation period (in vivo):
10 days
Number of animals or in vitro replicates:
1

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
conjunctivae score
Basis:
animal #1
Score:
3
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
not reversible
Irritation parameter:
chemosis score
Basis:
animal #1
Score:
3
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
not reversible
Irritation parameter:
cornea opacity score
Basis:
animal #1
Score:
3
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
not reversible
Irritation parameter:
iris score
Basis:
animal #1
Score:
3
Max. score:
3
Reversibility:
not reversible

Any other information on results incl. tables

In the course of the test opalescent corneal opticity, iridial inflammation and conjunctival irritation increased. The severe ocular reactions persisted, therefore the animal was killed on day 10.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
Category 1 (irreversible effects on the eye)
Remarks:
Migrated information Criteria used for interpretation of results: EU
Conclusions:
The substance was classified as severe eye irritant (R41), while according to CLP it should be classified as Eye Dam. 1